Homemade Lasagna

By: Melody Harrell (adapted from the Food Network Show "The Neely's")
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes

*Make-Ahead Meal

Ingredients:

• 1 tbl. Olive Oil
• 1 lb. Ground Turkey
• 1 lb. Italian Sausage
• 1 Onion (chopped)
• 1 Garlic Clove (minced)
• 1 can (14.5 oz) Stewed Tomatoes (chopped)
• 1 jar (8 oz) Tomato Sauce
• 1 can (6 oz) Tomato Paste
• 1 box Lasagna Noodles
• 2 Eggs
• 2 c. Cottage Cheese
• 1/2 c. Grated Parmesan Cheese
• 2 tsp. Fresh Parsley (chopped)
• 1 tsp. Salt
• 1 tsp. Pepper
• 1 tsp. Italian Seasoning
• 1 bag (8 oz) Shredded Mozzarella Cheese (or Italian Cheese Blend)
• 1 bag Shredded Cheddar Cheese

*Tomato mixture can be substituted with homemade tomato sauce

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
2. Lightly oil bottom of 9" x 13" baking dish.
3. Cook lasagna noodles; set aside.
4. Oil skillet, saute meat, onion, & garlic over medium-high heat; drain fat.
5. Add all tomato ingredients; cover & simmer for 15 minutes.
6. Whisk together eggs, cottage cheese, 1/2 c. parmesan cheese, parsley, salt, pepper, & italian seasonings.
7. Layer into baking dish as follows: meat sauce; noodles (overlapping), egg mixture, mozzarella cheese, & cheddar cheese.
8. Repeat 2-3 more layers.
9. Sprinkle remaining parmesan cheese over top.
10. Cover and bake for 35-40 minutes.
11. Cool, slice, & serve.